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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.59, 19,541.12 and 3,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.59, 19,541.12 and 3,166.92 is: 4,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.59 : 19,541.12 = 3,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.59/19,541.12 = 3,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.59x = 19,541.12 × 3,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.59x = 61,885,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885,147.92/13,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.31

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